Music festival on tap in Kerr Village, September 6-7

Resident of Oakville and beyond are in for an incredible lineup of music and fun at this year’s Kerr Village BIA Eighth Annual Kerrfest.

“Kerrfest is a music festival that has taken place since 2014,” enthused Kerr Village BIA Executive Director, Doug Sams. “We have an incredible lineup of top bands, at a very reasonable cost in order to provide a top-notch musical event to the community.”

Kerrfest 2024 runs Friday September 6 from 6 to 11 p.m. and Saturday September 7 from 1 to 11 p.m. Kerrfest Kids, is a day dedicated to families and kids that runs Sunday September 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“We are excited to announce this year’s lineup of musical acts,” said Sams. “Friday, Kerrfest presents Teenage Head, Haywire, and headliner, David Wilcox!”
Sams continued, “We really feel like these bands need no introduction. They are all iconic, first-rate Canadian bands, still touring and performing today, to huge crowds world-wide. Haywire has had two platinum-selling albums, and several top 40 hits, and of course David Wilcox is a leader in the music scene.”

Saturday, the Kerrfest evening lineup includes Lighthouse, Toronto the legacy, with a headliner to be announced. Daytime musical acts are Blue Avenue, Fiddlestix, and the Lightfoot Band, playing the songs of Gordon Lightfoot. 

“We are really thrilled with this year’s Kerrfest Lineup,” said Sams. “There is something for everyone, and with a donation ticket price of $20 per day not including fees. We will also have lots of vendors, with artisanal items for sale, as well as local Kerr Village food vendors.”



Kerrfest Kids on Sunday will feature Bob the Builder, who will be doing two shows, and there will be a Paw Patrol Meet and Greet, a Meet the Reptile booth, face painting, and lots of other fun, family-friendly activities for everyone. 

“On Sunday, we have featured family-friendly teenage band, Leave Those Kids Alone, to finish off the Kerrfest Kids ‘day of fun. They will be playing at 2:30 p.m.,” Sams explained.

Kerrfest and Kerrfest Kids takes place at Westwood Park, Oakville, at the corner of Kerr and Bond streets, from Friday September 6 to Sunday September 8.  Admission donation tickets for to gain entry to Kerrfest are available online here. Kerrfest for Kids is free.

Sams finished, “We look forward to seeing everyone at the festival. We expect a great turnout and look forward to welcoming everyone to Kerrfest!”